Netflix Confirms Warner Bros TV Will Keep Selling Shows to Other Streaming Services and Networks
Channing Dungey, who has played a pivotal role at Netflix over the past few years, is credited with the development of popular series such as Bridgerton, Emily in Paris, and Inventing Anna. Additionally, she facilitated the transition of Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss to the platform.
Currently serving as Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group, Dungey is poised to rejoin Netflix following the company’s recent $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets. Her division is anticipated to be a focal point in the evolving landscape, as it marks Netflix’s first foray into producing shows for rival platforms and broadcasters. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos has indicated that this represents a significant shift for the streaming service.
During remarks at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference, Sarandos acknowledged Dungey’s contributions and those of her team. “The television studio … produces and licenses content to third parties. We were never in that business. We are now,” he stated. He emphasized the healthy potential of this new venture, noting that while it may not rival Netflix’s core operations, the transaction opens up new avenues for growth. “We want them to continue to do that phenomenal job,” he added.
Warner Bros. Television Group is renowned for producing hit series such as Apple’s Ted Lasso and Shrinking, NBC’s The Voice and Brilliant Minds, as well as CBS’ Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. The group also generates substantial content for Netflix, including Untamed, Running Point, The Sandman, and Leanne, further enriching the streaming platform’s offerings.
